Paraprofessional Job at South Washington County Schools

South Washington County Schools Cottage Grove, MN 55016

$19.63 an hour

    Location:
    Cottage Grove Middle School
    Date Available:
    7/10/23
    Closing Date:
    5/21/2023 or until filled

    LUNCHROOM PARAPROFESSIONAL
    SoWashCo Middle School Summer School


    Base rate of pay: $19.63/hour

    Hours per day or per week: 10:45 AM-12:15 PM

    Program Dates: July 10-27, Monday-Thursday

    Available for Application: 5/17/23 - 5/21/23 or until filled

    Classification: Supervisory

    POSITION SUMMARY:
    This position is responsible for large-group student supervision during the lunch at a middle school building. Implementation of positive and consistent expectations will provide both emotional and physical safety to each individual child.

    PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
    • Familiarize students with and enforce a set of appropriate and expected behavioral guidelines and consequences for lunchroom period.
    • Develop and maintain positive relationships with students to enhance their self-concept and a positive attitude toward learning.
    • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all kitchen, lunchroom, and building staff so that all employees and visitors experience a positive working atmosphere of mutual respect.
    • Escort students to lunchroom, restrooms, lockers, and nurse’s office, as necessary.
    • Provide on-site conflict resolution, referring incidents to program coordinator for attention.
    • Wash lunchroom tables and provides general clean-up between lunch periods/groups and after the last lunch period of each day
    • Maintain a harmonious and all-inclusive atmosphere for students during the lunch recess period.
    • Provide other student and area supervision as directed by building principal.
    • Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families, and staff.
    • Maintain a high level of fairness, confidentiality, respect and equity for all students, staff and families.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

    Required:
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Competencies as required by State of Minnesota, Federal government, and/or District 833.
    • Proven teamwork, confidentiality, and communication skills.
    • Demonstrates a positive attitude and desire to work with children in the 5-12 year age group.
    • Demonstrates ability to establish guidelines of behavior and to enforce the consequences in a consistent manner.
    • Demonstrates ability to supervise large groups of children ranging in number up to 130.
    • Actively participates in district-sponsored training when offered.
    • Models appropriate behavior, neat appearance, and proper grammar usage for all students. Helps provide a positive learning environment.
    • Ability to perform routine computer functions, including email, Internet navigation and Microsoft Word.
    • Ability to pass Paraprofessional fitness for duty tests.
    • Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds.
    • Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
    • Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
    • Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.

    Desired:
    • Trained in and experience utilizing behavioral management techniques.
    • Current certification in first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
    • Demonstrates knowledge of behavior characteristics of elementary students.




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